This little cedar looks live from only a few feel away. If you need a carefully trimmed symmetrical shrub, this isn't the one for you. Because it takes up very little space, the plant works exceptionally well in the northwest corner of our balcony. We put it in a heavy pot and added rocks to be sure it doesn't blow over. The price was reasonable for the size and quality of the cedar. I plan to order two larger ones when they are back in stock.